Fuel Tank - Husqvarna Z 242F Operator's Manual

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Fuel Tank

Read the safety instructions before refueling. The
capacity for the tank is 13.25 litres.
Regularly check the gas cap gasket for damage
and keep the cap correctly tightened.
The engine will operate on a minimum of
87-octane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix).
Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline can
be used. See Technical Data concerning ethanol
fuel. Methanol fuel is not allowed. Do not use E85
alcohol based fuel. Damage to the engine and
components can occur.
When operating in temperatures below 0° C, use
new, clean winter grade gasoline to insure good
cold weather starting.
WARNING! The engine and the exhaust
system, become very hot during operation.
There is a risk for burns if touched. Let the
engine and exhaust system temperature
decrease before refueling.
WARNING! Fill to bottom of filler neck.
Do not overfill. Clean off spilled oil or fuel. Do
not keep, spill or use gasoline near an open
flame.
WARNING! Gasoline is very flammable.
Be careful to fill the tank outdoors (see Safe
Handling of Gasoline in the Safety section).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Experience
shows that alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system of an engine while
in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before storage of
30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it operate until the fuel lines and
carburettor are empty. Use new fuel the next
season. See Storage for more information. Do
not use engine or carburettor cleaners in the
fuel tank or permanent damage can occur.
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